1. TCH 216 University High School Clinical Experience Orientation
Dr. Allison Antink Meyer
Spring 2017

2. Clinical Experience Hours
Orientation U-High
2 hours
Schedule Lab Sessions (T, W, R) for 11 weeks – includes observations, teacher assisting, and teaching
Activity Ideas available at:
33 hours
Professional development sessions
2 hours (if not during lab time)
Meetings, communication with CT, Planning and evaluation for teaching
15 hours
Attend two school events
5 hours
Total
56-57 hours
This represents the typical minimum number of hours completed by TCH 216 students. Your university instructor may have different requirements.

3. Clinical Experience Overview
Progressive 10-week Field Experience
observation  assisting  teaching
Observations
Feb. 9  Go to CT’s class
Feb. 14th -16th  attend at least 2 PD sessions; when not in PD go to CT.
Feb. 21st – 23rd  Observe non-CT classes during lab hours
Assisting
Find ways to assist in your CT’s classroom
Talk with your CT about assisting opportunities

4. Clinical Experience Overview
Teaching (March 21st – Apr. 20th)
Culminate with 3 consecutive days of teaching (some variation due to # of clinical students)
Videorecording
To practice the process of video recording, you will be required to video record a portion of one of your lessons.
This can be completed using video cameras, ipads, phones, etc… You may want to work with other 216 students to video record each other.
The recording is your responsibility.
Helpful Resources include:
StudioTeach (3rd floor of DeGarmo)
Video Tools and Techniques for Educators Workshop

5. Teaching Expectations
This is pre-student teaching; it is not student teaching
Be prepared to be at UHS for your lab time (TWR) for eleven weeks
Be mindful of time getting to and from campus and U-High
This is a semester long experience, please treat it accordingly

6. Teaching Expectations
Dress professionally
Use this experience to begin/continue your transition from student to a professional educator.
Be a partner with your cooperating teacher
Use this experience to grow and improve as a teacher. Growth requires being open to feedback and being self-reflective
Although this is pre-student teaching, you are one of the adults in the classroom

7. Tips for a Successful Experience
Log each and every hour. Log sheets require your CT’s signature. This is your responsibility.
Read the summative evaluation now
Take the initiative to ask your CT how you might best get involved in their class
Talk to your CT about their expectations of you and your role in their classroom
Begin learning your students’ names on day one!

8. Questions, Problems, Concerns?
First, speak directly to your CT and/or your TCH instructor
If you need additional assistance, contact me:
Dr. Allison Antink Meyer, TCH 216 Point Person